Hands-On Assistant General Manager — Hospitality Leader

Louis Fitzgerald Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Joel's Restaurant in Dublin is seeking an ambitious Assistant General Manager to join our leadership team. You will oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, lead service from the floor and support the management team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This hands-on role requires a natural leader who can coach staff, manage bookings and ensure standards across front of house, kitchen and bar. Join us to drive service excellence and contribute to the growth of Joel's Restaurant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing teams in a busy food and beverage environment.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service from the floor and maintain close operational presence.
• Create memorable guest experiences.
• Manage guest feedback and resolve issues professionally.
• Drive hospitality culture and service excellence.
• Motivate and coach a diverse team.
• Lead by example with professionalism and accountability.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training initiatives.
• Help team members grow within the business.
• Support smooth day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Manage bookings, seating plans and service flow.
• Ensure clear communication between FOH, Kitchen and Bar.
• Monitor standards, cleanliness and presentation.
• Support rota planning and staffing needs.
• Manage cash handling and end-of-day reconciliations.
• Monitor stock levels and assist ordering.
• Drive efficiencies while maintaining service standards.
• Support revenue and profitability targets.
• Step in as leader in absence of General Manager.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Guest service focus

Operational leadership

People development

Communication skills

Job description

Joel's Restaurant in Dublin is seeking an ambitious Assistant General Manager to join our leadership team. You will oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, lead service from the floor and support the management team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This hands-on role requires a natural leader who can coach staff, manage bookings and ensure standards across front of house, kitchen and bar. Join us to drive service excellence and contribute to the growth of Joel's Restaurant.